BMT declared that it and DNV, a classification society and advisor to the marine industry, had inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration is significant for Australia’s defense capabilities since it will expedite BMT’s creation of an Australian adaptation of CAIMEN Large Design for the Australian Army’s upcoming Landing Craft-Heavy (LC-H) program.

As per the terms of this Memorandum of Understanding, DNV and BMT will collaborate to customize our CAIMEN Large to fulfill the future needs of the Australian Army. Through early collaboration with the classification society, BMT will be able to minimize schedule implications by identifying and managing technical risk thanks to DNV’s insights.

The collaboration aims to enhance the design maturity of the future Australian variant of BMT’s CAIMEN Large, reinforcing BMT’s commitment to delivering state-of-the-art, multi-mission amphibious capabilities to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The CAIMEN Large is designed for operational versatility, capable of performing intense amphibious assaults and humanitarian missions, and is well-suited to support the ADF’s focus on enhancing amphibious capabilities in littoral environments.

“Partnering with DNV enables us to leverage their unparalleled expertise in certification and technical advisory, ensuring our designs meet rigorous standards and contribute effectively to Australia’s defence strategy,” stated Graeme Nayler, Regional Managing Director APAC, BMT. “This MoU sets the stage for a dynamic collaboration that will ultimately deliver enhanced operational capabilities to the Australian Army through a risk-based ship design.”

Tim Holt, Area Manager at DNV – Maritime, noted, “We are excited to work alongside BMT on this critical initiative. Our role in this partnership ensures the highest standards of design are embedded into the CAIMEN Large from the outset through a comprehensive technical assurance approach, supporting BMT’s vision of providing a future-ready defence capability.”